Spinal Cord Injury

Welcome to the homepage of the Spinal Cord Injury SIG which is a part of NZAOT. Members of NZAOT who have an interest in the aims and key activities of the group are invited to join.

The group supports and promotes occupational therapists working within Spinal Cord Injury services. NZAOT encourages the sharing of information, expertise and skills by providing a national resource and networking system for its members.

If you are a member of NZAOT and would like to join this SIG please contact the National Office.

Objectives

  • To provide a network throughout New Zealand of occupational therapists with a special interest in spinal cord injuries
  • To facilitate the sharing and distribution of ideas and resources within the group
  • To be an identifiable resource for NZAOT Council and Executive Director for issues pertaining to spinal cord injuries
  • To provide a forum to discuss occupational therapy issues in the area of spinal cord injuries where concerns, which affect the profession locally, regionally and nationally, can be discussed
  • To provide the opportunity to facilitate consistency on policies, procedures and issues nationally

Main activities

  • Key contact is via Email discussion forum of the Spinal Cord Injury SIG LISTserv
  • Face-to-face meetings – as arranged

Contact

If you would like more information on the Spinal Cord Injury SIG please contact:

Convenor position vacant - please contact NZAOT office if you are interested.

 

E-mail: nzaot@nzaot.com

Phone: 04 473 6510